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In Briefs

The Global Tour of the A400M

Posted on April 10, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/10/2012
The A400M is entering its final phases of testing before entering service, initially for the French military.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Slideshow

British Tanker Begins its Life for the RAF

Posted on April 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/09/2012
The A330 tanker enters duty for the RAF.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Slideshow | Tagged A330 tanker, A330MRTT, RAF

With an Accuracy of 100 Yards or Less

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by SysAdmin
03/26/2012
C-130J releasing multiple high-velocity container delivery systems (HVCDS) at an accuracy of 100 yards or less.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Video | Tagged Air Force, C-130J, Fort Hood, high-velocity container delivery systems, Texas

UAE Tanker Progresses

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/26/2012
The UAE's tanker program is coming close to operational deployment. Perhaps they can tank USAF aircraft in the region.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged EADS, Tanker, UAE

F-35A Completes First Night Refueling Mission

Posted on March 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/26/2012
The first night refueling of the F-35A.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged F-35. Refueling

A Grand Strategy To Revive Manufacturing

Posted on March 18, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/18/2012
A revival of US manufacturing strategy.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Manufacturability | Tagged Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, ITIF, manufacturing news

DOD Missing Out of Another Market? Impact of the Super Tucano “Decision”

Posted on March 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/16/2012
“Not satisfied with the quality of the documentation supporting the award decision,” and losing Brazil: Great tradeoff, mates!
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, Policy Dynamics | Tagged Brazil, Embraer, super tucano

The Brazilian Defense Sector

Posted on March 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/11/2012
The Brazilian defense market will be an increasingly significant launch point into the global marketspace.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged Brazil, Brazilian defense, Brazilian defense sector
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